Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was announced 2 years after the K-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 scores vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and K-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-870 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.